Glossary
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dace (n.)
type of small fish, used as a bait Headword location(s)
Daedalus (n.)
[pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Daedalus (n.)
[pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus see also Minos (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Daedalus (n.)
[pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus see also Icarus (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
daemon, demon (n.) Old form(s): Dæmon
ministering spirit, guardian angel Headword location(s)
daff (v.), past form daft Old form(s): daft
take off, throw off see also doff (v.) Headword location(s)
daff (v.), past form daft Old form(s): daffe , dafts
put off, deflect, sidetrack Headword location(s)
daff (v.), past form daft
put to one side, thrust aside Headword location(s)
daff aside (v.) Old form(s): daft
throw off, thrust aside Headword location(s)
daffadilly (n.)
daffodil Headword location(s)
Dagonet, Sir
[pron: 'dagonet] King Arthur's fool see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
daintily (adv.)
with satisfied palate, relishing the taste Headword location(s)
Daintry (n.)
Daventry, town W of Northampton see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
dainty (adj.) Old form(s): daintie
fastidious, scrupulous, refined, particular Headword location(s)
dainty (adj.) Old form(s): daintie
splendid, fine, excellent Headword location(s)
dainty (adj.) Old form(s): daintie
delicately pretty, of tender beauty Headword location(s)
dainty (adv.) Old form(s): Deinty
beautifully, delightfully, excellently Headword location(s)
dainty (n.)
delicacy, choice foodstuff Headword location(s)
dainty (n.)
delicious flavour, choice taste Headword location(s)
dainty (n.)
fastidious hesitation, prim response Headword location(s)
dainty (n.)
delight, special pleasure Headword location(s)
dalliance (n.)
frivolity, idleness, wasteful activity Headword location(s)
dalliance (n.)
idle talk, fooling about, waste of time Headword location(s)
dalliance (n.)
love-talk, flirting, amorous caressing Headword location(s)
dally (v.)
flirt, be amorous, engage in love-play Headword location(s)
dally (v.) Old form(s): Dallie
delay, linger, loiter Headword location(s)
dally (v.)
trifle, behave mockingly Headword location(s)
dally (v.) Old form(s): dallie
deal lightly, play about, tease Headword location(s)
Dalmatians (n.)
people from ancient Dalmatia, bordering the Adriatic Sea, modern SW Croatia see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
dam (n.) Old form(s): Damme
mother see also Family Headword location(s)
damask (adj./n.) Old form(s): Damaske
light-red, pink [colour of the damask rose] Headword location(s)
damasked (adj.) Old form(s): damaskt
having the hue of the damask rose, adorned with colours Headword location(s)
dame (n.)
mother, nurse Headword location(s)
dame (n.)
woman, girl see also Address forms Headword location(s)
dame (n.)
mistress of a household, lady of the house Headword location(s)
dame (n.)
lady, mistress, woman of rank Headword location(s)
damn (v.) Old form(s): damn'd
condemn, be sinful Headword location(s)
damnable
deserving damnation, evil, in a state of mortal sin Headword location(s)
Damon (n.)
['daymon] man from Syracuse seen as a model of faithful friendship, offering his life to help his friend Pythias see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
damosella (n.)
damsel, young maiden Headword location(s)
damp (n.) Old form(s): dampe
fog, mist, vapour Headword location(s)
Dan, Don (n.)
[don, short form of Latin ‘dominus’] master, sir Headword location(s)
dance (v.)
set dancing, excite, rouse Headword location(s)
dancing-rapier (n.) Old form(s): daunsing Rapier
ornamental sword worn in dancing Headword location(s)
dandle (v.)
pamper, fondle, pet Headword location(s)
danger (n.)
damage, harm, mischief Headword location(s)
danger (v.)
endanger, imperil, risk Headword location(s)
danger, (with)in one's
within one's power, at one's mercy Headword location(s)
dangerous (adj.) Old form(s): dang'rous
threatening, severe, menacing Headword location(s)
dangerous (adv.)
dangerously, mortally, seriously Headword location(s)
Daniel (n.)
in the Bible, influential Babylonian administrator and visionary see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
dank (adj.)
damp Headword location(s)
dankish (adj.)
dank, damp, humid Headword location(s)
Dansker (n.)
Dane Headword location(s)
Daphne (n.)
nymph loved by Apollo; chased by the god, she was saved by being turned into a laurel, which became Apollo's sacred tree see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Daphne (n.)
nymph loved by Apollo; chased by the god, she was saved by being turned into a laurel, which became Apollo's sacred tree see also Apollo (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Dardan, Dardania (n.)
region in W Turkey in which Troy was the capital see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Dardan, Dardania (n.)
region in W Turkey in which Troy was the capital see also Troy (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Dardanian (adj.)
poetic name for someone or something to do with Troy see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Dardanian (adj.)
poetic name for someone or something to do with Troy see also Troy (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
dare (n.)
daring, boldness, risk Headword location(s)
dare (v.)
present, deliver, inflict Headword location(s)
dare (v.)
[in expressions] see also durst, that thou Headword location(s)
dare (v.)
disturb, distract Headword location(s)
dare (v.)
daze, paralyse with fear, terrify Headword location(s)
dare (v.)
challenge, confront, defy Headword location(s)
dareful (adj.) Old form(s): darefull
audacious, bold, full of defiance Headword location(s)
daring-hardy (adj.) Old form(s): daring hardie
foolhardy, rashly bold Headword location(s)
Darius (n.)
[pron: da'riyus], 'darius] Darius the Great, 6th-c BC king of Persia see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
dark (adj.) Old form(s): darke
unfavourable, malignant, evil Headword location(s)
dark (adj.) Old form(s): darke
sad, melancholic, gloomy Headword location(s)
dark (adj.) Old form(s): Darke
undivulged, secret, unrevealed Headword location(s)
dark (adv.) Old form(s): darke
in the dark Headword location(s)
dark (v.) Old form(s): darkes
eclipse, obscure, cloud Headword location(s)
darken (v.) Old form(s): darkned
obscure, eclipse, deprive of fame Headword location(s)
darking (n.)
darkening, setting Headword location(s)
darkling (adv.)
in the dark, in darkness Headword location(s)
darkly (adv.) Old form(s): darkely
frowningly, ominously; gloomily Headword location(s)
darkly (adv.) Old form(s): darkely
cunningly, subtly, secretly Headword location(s)
darkly (adv.) Old form(s): darkely
obscurely, cryptically, enigmatically Headword location(s)
darnel (n.) Old form(s): Darnell
weeds, cockle, tares see also Plants Headword location(s)
darraign (v.) Old form(s): Darraigne
array, set in order, prepare Headword location(s)
dart (n.)
arrow; or: light spear Headword location(s)
dart (v.)
hurl like an arrow Headword location(s)
darting (adj.)
arrow-shooting Headword location(s)
dash (n.)
encounter, sight, meeting Headword location(s)
dash (n.)
stroke, mark, sign Headword location(s)
dash (n.)
trace, touch, tinge Headword location(s)
dash (v.)
diminish, infringe, destroy Headword location(s)
dash (v.)
overturn, rescind, frustrate Headword location(s)
dash (v.) Old form(s): dash'd , dasht
cast down, daunt, dishearten Headword location(s)
dash (v.)
frustrate, spoil, ruin Headword location(s)
dastard (adj.)
dastardly, cowardly, despicable Headword location(s)
dastard (n.)
coward, sissy, runaway, traitor Headword location(s)
date (n.)
limit, term, endpoint Headword location(s)
date (n.)
age Headword location(s)
date (n.)
duration, period of existence Headword location(s)
date (n.)
lifetime, term of existence Headword location(s)
date (n.)
time, season, fashion Headword location(s)
date (n.)
due date, agreed day [for the end of a contract] Headword location(s)
dateless (adj.) Old form(s): dateles , datelesse
everlasting, eternal, endless Headword location(s)
daub (v.) Old form(s): daube , dawb'd
bedaub, smear, defile Headword location(s)
daub (v.)
pretend, fake, pass off Headword location(s)
daubery, daubry (n.) Old form(s): dawbry
trickery, pretence, deceitful show Headword location(s)
daughter (n.)
includes daughter-in-law and step-daughter see also Family Headword location(s)
dauphin, dolphin (n.)
title of the eldest son of the King of France [between 1349 and 1830] Headword location(s)
daw (n.) Old form(s): Dawes
jackdaw [as noted for its stupidity]; dolt, fool Headword location(s)
daw (n.) Old form(s): Dawes
jackdaw [without any implication] Headword location(s)
dawning (n.)
dawn, daybreak, early morning see also Greetings Headword location(s)
day (n.)
light, brightness Headword location(s)
day (n.)
[in phrases] see also Greetings Headword location(s)
day (n.)
[in phrases] see also young days, of so Headword location(s)
day (n.)
[in phrases] see also many a day, for this Headword location(s)
day (n.)
[in phrases] see also nature, days of Headword location(s)
day (n.) Old form(s): daie
day of battle, contest Headword location(s)
day (n.)
anniversary Headword location(s)
day (n.) Old form(s): daie
appointed day, fixed date Headword location(s)
day (n.) Old form(s): daies
(plural) time, delay, period of action Headword location(s)
day (n.)
time, hour [of day] Headword location(s)
day, by the
in the morning, of the clock Headword location(s)
day, these seven years' Old form(s): seuen yeeres
this past seven years, in a long time Headword location(s)
day-bed (n.) Old form(s): day bedde
couch, sofa, divan Headword location(s)
daylight (n.)
see also burn daylight Headword location(s)
days, by Old form(s): dayes
every day, day by day Headword location(s)
day-woman (n.)
dairy-maid see also dey-woman (n.) Headword location(s)
dazzle (v.) Old form(s): dazell, Dazle , dazling
grow dim, become unable to see properly Headword location(s)
de (v.)
Scottish pronunciation of 'do' see also Scottish Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
mortal, deadly, fatal Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
death-like, lifeless, spiritless Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
deadly, death-dealing, murderous Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
condemned to death, to be put to death Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
deprived of life, killed Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
dying, near to death Headword location(s)
dead (adj.)
deadly, dire, grave Headword location(s)
dead men's fingers
[unclear] probably a type of wild orchis see also Plants Headword location(s)
dead men's fingers
[unclear] probably a type of wild orchis see also long purple 1 Headword location(s)
dead-killing (adj.) Old form(s): dead killing
mortal, deadly, fatal Headword location(s)
deadly (adj.)
deathly, death-like Headword location(s)
deadly (adv.)
with a resemblance of death Headword location(s)
deadly (adv.) Old form(s): deadlie
extremely, implacably, to the death Headword location(s)
deadly (adv.)
mortally, fatally Headword location(s)
deadly-handed (adj.) Old form(s): deadly handed
death-dealing, murderous Headword location(s)
deadly-standing (adj.) Old form(s): deadly standing
death-dealing Headword location(s)
deaf (v.) Old form(s): deafes , Deaft , dea'ft
deafen Headword location(s)
deafing (adj.) Old form(s): deaff'ning
deafening, ear-splitting Headword location(s)
deafing (n.) Old form(s): deaffing
drowning out, blocking out [of sound] Headword location(s)
deal (n.) Old form(s): deale
amount, quantity Headword location(s)
deal (v.) Old form(s): deale
proceed, behave, conduct oneself Headword location(s)
deal (v.) Old form(s): deale
bestow, apportion, grant Headword location(s)
deal (v.) Old form(s): deale
express oneself, speak Headword location(s)
deal (v.) Old form(s): deale
have dealings, have to do Headword location(s)
deal upon (v.) Old form(s): deale vpon
deal with, proceed against Headword location(s)
deal with (v.) Old form(s): with
make use of, resort to Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare
pleasing, delightful, congenial Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere
noble, honourable, worthy Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere
expensive, costly Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere , deerest
heartfelt, earnest, zealous Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere, Deerer , deerest
of great worth, valuable, precious Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere, deerest
dire, grievous, hard Headword location(s)
dear (adj.) Old form(s): deare , deere
important, major, significant Headword location(s)
dear (adv.) Old form(s): deerer
sorely, keenly, bitterly Headword location(s)
dear (adv.)
direly, grievously, with difficulty Headword location(s)
deared (adj.)
loved, endeared, prized Headword location(s)
dearly (adv.) Old form(s): deerely
beautifully, exquisitely, wonderfully Headword location(s)
dearly (adv.) Old form(s): deerely
keenly, deeply, intensely Headword location(s)
dearly (adv.) Old form(s): deerely , deerly
grievously, at great cost Headword location(s)
dearn, dearne (adj.)
dreary, dark, wild see also dern (adj.) Headword location(s)
dearness (n.) Old form(s): dearenesse
affection, fondness, warmth Headword location(s)
dearth (n.)
costliness, high value Headword location(s)
dearth (n.)
scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine Headword location(s)
death (n.)
skull, memento mori see also death's-head (n.) Headword location(s)
death, take my
stake my life Headword location(s)
death-bed (n.) Old form(s): death beds
grave Headword location(s)
death-boding (adj.)
full of forebodings about death, deadly ominous Headword location(s)
deathful (adj.) Old form(s): deathfull
mortal, deadly, fatal Headword location(s)
deathlike (adj.) Old form(s): Death like
mortal, deadly, fatal Headword location(s)
death-practised (adj.) Old form(s): death-practis'd
whose death has been plotted Headword location(s)
death-procuring (adj.) Old form(s): death procuring
fatal, lethal, deadly Headword location(s)
death's-head (n.) Old form(s): deaths head , Deaths-head
skull, memento mori see also death (n.) Headword location(s)
deathsman (n.) Old form(s): Deaths-man
executioner Headword location(s)
death-token Old form(s): death tokens
fatal symptom, death-like sign Headword location(s)
death-worthy (adj.) Old form(s): death-worthie
deserving death Headword location(s)
debate (n.)
quarrel, wrangling, strife Headword location(s)
debate (v.)
decide [by debate], resolve Headword location(s)
debate (v.)
discuss, argue over, dispute about Headword location(s)
debate (v.)
fight, contend, strive Headword location(s)
debatement (n.)
consideration, deliberation, discussion Headword location(s)
debile (adj.)
feeble, weak, puny Headword location(s)
debitor (n.)
debtor [debt column in an account book] see also creditor (n.) Headword location(s)
debonair (adj.) Old form(s): debonnaire
gracious, courtly, of gentle disposition Headword location(s)
Deborah (n.)
in the Bible, Hebrew prophetess, judge, and army commander see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
deboshed, deboyst (adj.) Old form(s): debosh'd
debauched, corrupted, depraved Headword location(s)
deboysed (adj.)
debauched, corrupted, depraved see also deboshed (adj.) Headword location(s)
debt, in
constrained by necessity, under an obligation Headword location(s)
debted (adj.)
in debt, indebted, obligated Headword location(s)
debuty (n.) Old form(s): Deputie
malapropism for ‘deputy’ [= deputy alderman] Headword location(s)
decay (n.) Old form(s): decaies
destitute person, case of hardship Headword location(s)
decay (n.)
destruction, downfall, ending Headword location(s)
decay (n.)
decline, downturn, falling off Headword location(s)
decay (v.) Old form(s): decay'd, decayes
be destroyed, become ruined, fail Headword location(s)
decayed (adj.) Old form(s): decaied
ruined, destitute, impoverished Headword location(s)
deceased (adj.) Old form(s): deceas'd
past, previous, gone by Headword location(s)
deceit (n.)
deception, stratagem, trick Headword location(s)
deceitful (adj.) Old form(s): deceitfull
sham, false, bogus Headword location(s)
deceivable (adj.) Old form(s): deceiuable
deceitful, insincere Headword location(s)
deceivable (adj.) Old form(s): deceiueable
deceptive, illusory Headword location(s)
deceive (v.) Old form(s): deceyu'd
disappoint, frustrate, let down Headword location(s)
deceive (v.) Old form(s): deceaue, deceaued, deceiu'd , deceiue
delude, mislead, take in Headword location(s)
deceiving (adj.) Old form(s): deceiuing
sham, false, bogus Headword location(s)
decent (adj.)
satisfying propriety, observing conformity Headword location(s)
deceptious (adj.)
deceptive, misleading, deceiving Headword location(s)
decern (v.) Old form(s): decernes
malapropism for ‘concern’ Headword location(s)
decimation (n.)
killing one in every ten persons Headword location(s)
decipher (v.) Old form(s): decipher'd
discover, detect, find out Headword location(s)
decipher (v.)
distinguish, make out Headword location(s)
decipher (v.)
make known to, indicate to Headword location(s)
decision (n.)
way of deciding, resolution, trial [by combat] Headword location(s)
deck (v.) Old form(s): deck'd , decke , Deckt
cover, adorn, decorate Headword location(s)
deck up (v.) Old form(s): decke vp
array, attire, adorn Headword location(s)
decking (n.)
adorning, dressing, attiring Headword location(s)
declare (v.)
explain, clarify, make plain Headword location(s)
declension (n.)
decline, deterioration, downward course Headword location(s)
decline (v.)
sink, fall to a low level Headword location(s)
decline (v.)
fall, descend, come down Headword location(s)
decline (v.)
incline, lean, bend Headword location(s)
decline (v.) Old form(s): declin
go systematically through, recite in order Headword location(s)
declined (adj.) Old form(s): declin'd
brought low, in poor fortune; or: fallen away in vigour, in poor condition Headword location(s)
declined (n.) Old form(s): declin'd
vanquished person, someone brought down Headword location(s)
declining (adj.)
hanging, bowing, drooping Headword location(s)
declining (adj.)
falling, sinking, descending Headword location(s)
decoct (v.)
warm up, heat up, inflame Headword location(s)
decorum (n.)
propriety, seemliness, what is appropriate Headword location(s)
decrease (v.)
malapropism for ‘increase’ Headword location(s)
decree (n.)
arrangement, decision, resolve Headword location(s)
decree (n.)
decision, judgement Headword location(s)
decree (v.)
arrange, decide, resolve Headword location(s)
dedicate (adj.)
dedicated, devoted, committed Headword location(s)
dedicated (adj.)
of dedication, inscribed Headword location(s)
deed (n.) Old form(s): deede
performance, action Headword location(s)
deed-achieving (adj.) Old form(s): deed-atchieuing
achieved by deeds, won by actions Headword location(s)
deedless (adj.) Old form(s): deedelesse
performing no deeds, inactive Headword location(s)
deem (n.) Old form(s): deeme
thought, notion, opinion Headword location(s)
deem (v.) Old form(s): deeme
judge, estimate, appraise Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
subtle, intricate, complex Headword location(s)
deep (adj.)
loud, resounding; low-pitched Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
profound, esoteric, occult Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
solemn, weighty, important Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
deeply cunning, profound in craft Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
deadly, grave, mortal Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
learned, profound, erudite Headword location(s)
deep (adj.) Old form(s): deepe
large, heavy, serious Headword location(s)
deep (n.) Old form(s): deepe
depths, middle Headword location(s)
deep-drawing (adj.) Old form(s): deepe-drawing
displacing great depth of water, heavily-laden Headword location(s)
deep-fet (adj.)
draw from deep within Headword location(s)
deeply (adv.) Old form(s): deepely
profoundly, thoroughly, sincerely Headword location(s)
deeply (adv.) Old form(s): deepely
loudly, sonorously, resoundingly Headword location(s)
deeply (adv.)
solemnly, with great seriousness Headword location(s)
deep-revolving (adj.) Old form(s): deepe reuoluing
deeply considering, meditating, pondering see also revolve (v.) Headword location(s)
deer (n.) Old form(s): Deare
animal, beast Headword location(s)
deface (v.)
disfigure, defame, mar Headword location(s)
deface (v.) Old form(s): defac'd
[heraldry] efface, obliterate, blot out Headword location(s)
defame (n.)
disgrace, infamy, dishonour Headword location(s)
defame (v.) Old form(s): defam'd
dishonour, disgrace, make infamous Headword location(s)
default (n.)
failure, negligence, oversight Headword location(s)
default (n.)
offence, fault, misdeed Headword location(s)
default (n.)
[unclear meaning] absence, lack, want Headword location(s)
defeat (n.) Old form(s): defeate
act of destruction, ruin Headword location(s)
defeat (v.)
frustrate, bring to nought Headword location(s)
defeat (v.) Old form(s): defeate
deface, disfigure, disguise Headword location(s)
defeat (v.) Old form(s): defeate
destroy, ruin, wreck Headword location(s)
defeat (v.)
refute, resist Headword location(s)
defeat (v.)
defraud, deprive Headword location(s)
defeature (n.)
disfigurement, defacement, loss of beauty Headword location(s)
defect (n.)
malapropism for ‘effect’ Headword location(s)
defect (n.)
deficiency, shortcoming Headword location(s)
defence (n.)
fencing, swordsmanship, skill of self-defence Headword location(s)
defence (n.)
self-defence, resisting attack Headword location(s)
defence (n.)
arms, armour, means of defence Headword location(s)
defend (v.)
forbid, prohibit Headword location(s)
defendant (adj.)
defensive, protective Headword location(s)
defensible (adj.)
defendable, capable of providing a defence Headword location(s)
defer (v.) Old form(s): Deferre
waste, put off, delay Headword location(s)
defiance (n.)
renunciation, disowning, rejection; or: contempt Headword location(s)
defier (n.)
herald declaring war Headword location(s)
defier (n.) Old form(s): defyer
challenger, confronter, denouncer Headword location(s)
defile (v.) Old form(s): defil'de
make filthy, pollute, dirty Headword location(s)
define (v.)
present, set forth, characterize Headword location(s)
define (v.)
explain, elucidate, clarify Headword location(s)
definement (n.)
description, definition, delineation Headword location(s)
definitive (adj.) Old form(s): definitiue
decided, final, determined Headword location(s)
deformed (adj.)
deforming, disfiguring; or: deformed, disfigured Headword location(s)
defunct (n.)
dead person, deceased Headword location(s)
defunction (n.)
death, decease Headword location(s)
defunctive (adj.) Old form(s): defunctiue
to do with dying, funereal Headword location(s)
defuse (v.)
disguise, obscure, make indistinct see also diffuse (v.) Headword location(s)
defused (adj.)
disorderly, mixed-up, jumbled see also diffused (adj.) 1 Headword location(s)
defy (v.) Old form(s): defi'de , defie
reject, despise, disdain, renounce Headword location(s)
defy (v.) Old form(s): defie
distrust, suspect, doubt Headword location(s)
degrade (v.)
lower in rank, reduce in degree Headword location(s)
degree (n.)
rank, station, standing Headword location(s)
degree (n.)
step, stage, rung Headword location(s)
degree (n.)
measure, extent, amount Headword location(s)
degree (n.)
condition, state of being, stage of life Headword location(s)
degree (n.)
respect, way, manner Headword location(s)
degree, by
little by little, bit by bit Headword location(s)
deify (v.)
adore as a god, idolize Headword location(s)
deign (v.) Old form(s): daigne , daine
willingly accept, not disdain Headword location(s)
deign (v.) Old form(s): deine
be willing, think fit Headword location(s)
deject (adj.) Old form(s): deiect
dejected, downcast, cast down Headword location(s)
deject (v.)
humble, abase, cast down Headword location(s)
deject (v.) Old form(s): deiect
lower, reduce, lessen Headword location(s)
dejected (adj.) Old form(s): deiected
cast down, abased, humbled Headword location(s)
delated (adj.) Old form(s): dilated
reported in detail, detailed, expanded Headword location(s)
delay (n.)
set of delaying tactics, procrastination Headword location(s)
delay (v.)
quench, subdue, allay Headword location(s)
deliberate (adj.)
calculating, carefully considering Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
finely wrought, skilfully made, ingenious Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
fine in quality, of exquisite nature, dainty Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
sensitive, tender, not robust Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
cunning, ingenious, skilful Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
pleasant, delightful, congenial Headword location(s)
delicate (adj.)
pleasure-seeking, voluptuous, self-indulgent Headword location(s)
delicate (n.)
delicacy, luxury, delight Headword location(s)
delight (n.)
pleasure, enjoyment Headword location(s)
delighted (adj.)
delightful, joyful, pleasing Headword location(s)
delighted (adj.)
endowed with delight Headword location(s)
delightful (adj.)
full of delight, experiencing great pleasure Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): Deliuer , deliuerd , deliuer'd , deliuers
hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): deliuer, deliuered, deliuers
present, show, display Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): deliuer
express one's mind, disburden in speech Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): deliuer , deliuer'd , deliuered , deliuers, Deliverd
report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): deliuer , deliuer'd , deliuering
free, release, liberate Headword location(s)
deliver (v.) Old form(s): deliuered
be born, bring forth Headword location(s)
deliver up (v.) Old form(s): Deliuer vp , Deliuer'd vp
surrender, yield, give up totally Headword location(s)
deliverance (n.) Old form(s): deliuerance
delivery, giving birth Headword location(s)
deliverance (n.) Old form(s): deliuerance
delivery, utterance, reporting Headword location(s)
deliverly (adv.)
nimbly, lightly, sprightly Headword location(s)
delivery (n.) Old form(s): deliuerie
account, statement, narration Headword location(s)
delivery (n.) Old form(s): deliuery
release, deliverance, freedom Headword location(s)
Delphos (n.)
island of Delphi, C Greece, famous for its oracle see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
delver (n.) Old form(s): Deluer
[grave]digger, excavator Headword location(s)
demand (n.)
question, enquiry, request Headword location(s)
demand (n.)
condition, request, claim Headword location(s)
demand (v.) Old form(s): demaund
request to tell, question, ask [about] Headword location(s)
demand (v.)
ask for, claim Headword location(s)
demean (v.) Old form(s): demean'd , demeane
behave, conduct, comport [oneself] Headword location(s)
demerit (n.) Old form(s): demerites
(plural) merits, deserts, deserving Headword location(s)
demesne (n.) Old form(s): Demeanes
(plural) territories, lands, dominions Headword location(s)
demi-Atlas (n.) Old form(s): demy Atlas
supporter of half the world Headword location(s)
demi-cannon (n.) Old form(s): demi cannon
type of large gun see also Weapons Headword location(s)
demi-coronal (n.) Old form(s): Demy Coronall
small coronet Headword location(s)
demi-devil (n.) Old form(s): demy-Diuell
half-devil Headword location(s)
demi-natured (adj.) Old form(s): demy-Natur'd
of a shared nature Headword location(s)
demi-puppet (n.) Old form(s): demy-Puppets
tiny puppet, dwarf-like creature Headword location(s)
demise (v.)
transmit, confer, convey Headword location(s)
demi-wolf (n.) Old form(s): Demy-Wolues
dog/wolf cross-breed Headword location(s)
demon (n.)
ministering spirit, guardian angel see also daemon (n.) Headword location(s)
demonstrate (v.)
manifest, show, display Headword location(s)
demure (adj.)
grave, serious, sober, solemn Headword location(s)
demure (v.)
look demurely, gaze decorously Headword location(s)
demurely (adv.)
gently, in a subdued way; or: solemnly Headword location(s)
den (n.)
[as in 'good den'] evening see also Greetings Headword location(s)
denay (n.)
denial, refusal, rejection Headword location(s)
denay (v.) Old form(s): denay'd
deny Headword location(s)
denier (n.) Old form(s): deniere
tenth of a penny [trivial sum, paltry amount] see also Money Headword location(s)
Denis, Saint
in Christian tradition, the first apostle of France, 3rd-c see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
denote (v.) Old form(s): deuote
mark out, single out, distinguish Headword location(s)
denote (v.) Old form(s): deonte
portray, depict, represent Headword location(s)
denotement (n.)
account, description, making known see also devotement (n.) Headword location(s)
denotement (n.)
[Q variant] indication, sign, clue see also dilation (n.) Headword location(s)
denounce (v.) Old form(s): Denounc'd
declare, proclaim, announce Headword location(s)
denunciation (n.)
proclamation, public announcement, official declaration Headword location(s)
deny (v.)
refuse to talk about Headword location(s)
deny (v.) Old form(s): denide, denie , deny'de
refuse, rebuff, reject Headword location(s)
deny (v.) Old form(s): Denie
disown, disavow, renounce Headword location(s)
deny (v.) Old form(s): deni'de , denie, denied'st , Deny'd , denyde , denye
disallow, forbid, refuse permission [for] Headword location(s)
deny (v.) Old form(s): denie, deny'de , denyest
refuse, decline, scorn Headword location(s)
deny (v.)
refuse admittance to, keep out Headword location(s)
depart (n.)
departure, departing, leave-taking Headword location(s)
depart (n.)
death, passing away Headword location(s)
depart (v.) Old form(s): depatt
separate, part company, take leave of one another Headword location(s)
depart with (v.)
part with, give away Headword location(s)
depart withal (v.) Old form(s): withall
surrender, give up Headword location(s)
departing (n.)
separation, parting, division Headword location(s)
departure (n.)
death, decease, demise Headword location(s)
depend (v.)
lean, rest, recline Headword location(s)
depend (v.)
persist, continue, remain hanging Headword location(s)
depend (v.)
have consequences for, menace, hover over Headword location(s)
depend on / upon (v.)
serve, support, rely on Headword location(s)
depend on / upon (v.) Old form(s): vpon
serve, wait on, be a dependant of Headword location(s)
dependant (adj.)
F alternative to 'depending' see also depend (v.) 2 Headword location(s)
dependant (n.)
attendant, servant, retainer Headword location(s)
dependency, dependancy (n.) Old form(s): dependacie
submissiveness, willing compliance Headword location(s)
dependency, dependancy (n.) Old form(s): dependancie
body of dependants Headword location(s)
dependency, dependancy (n.) Old form(s): dependancy
dependence Headword location(s)
depender (n.)
dependant, one who relies Headword location(s)
deplore (v.)
tell with grief, express with lamentation Headword location(s)
deploring (adj.)
mournful, doleful, bewailing Headword location(s)
depose (v.)
swear, take an oath [from] Headword location(s)
depose (v.)
testify, bear witness Headword location(s)
depose (v.)
take away, deprive, dispossess Headword location(s)
depositary (n.)
trustee, manager of affairs Headword location(s)
depravation (n.) Old form(s): deprauation
depravity, corruption, moral degeneracy Headword location(s)
deprave (v.) Old form(s): depraue, depraues
defame, disparage, deride Headword location(s)
depraved (adj.) Old form(s): depraued
slandered, disparaged, defamed Headword location(s)
depress (v.) Old form(s): Deprest
bring low, humble, put down Headword location(s)
deprive (v.) Old form(s): depriue
dispossess, disinherit Headword location(s)
deprive (v.) Old form(s): depriue , depriued
take away, remove, carry off Headword location(s)
deputation (n.)
delegation, appointment as deputy Headword location(s)
deputation (n.)
position, office, appointment Headword location(s)
deputed (adj.)
acting as a symbol of office Headword location(s)
deracinate (v.)
uproot, pluck up, eradicate Headword location(s)
derivation (n.) Old form(s): deriuation
descent, family origins Headword location(s)
derivative (n.) Old form(s): deriuatiue
thing proceeding, heritage, inheritance Headword location(s)
derive (v.) Old form(s): deriu'd , deriues
descend see also derived (adj.) Headword location(s)
derive (v.) Old form(s): deriue , deriues
inherit, fall heir to Headword location(s)
derive (v.) Old form(s): deriu'd , deriue
bring down [on], direct [to] Headword location(s)
derive (v.) Old form(s): Deriue
explain, justify, give the basis of Headword location(s)
derived (adj.) Old form(s): deriu'd
descended, in lineage see also derive (v.) 1 Headword location(s)
dern, dearn, dearne (adj.)
dread, dark, sombre Headword location(s)
dern, dearn, dearne (adj.) Old form(s): dearne
dreary, dark, wild Headword location(s)
derogate (adj.)
degenerate, debased, degraded Headword location(s)
derogate (v.)
act in an undignified way, disparage one's rank Headword location(s)
derogately (adv.)
disparagingly, in a derogatory way Headword location(s)
derogation (n.)
loss of dignity, disparagement, detraction Headword location(s)
derry (int.)
nonsense word used in song see also Singing Headword location(s)
desart (n.)
deserving, due recompense, right see also desert (n.) Headword location(s)
desartless (adj.) Old form(s): desartlesse
underserving, lacking in merit [malapropism for ‘deserving’] Headword location(s)
descant (n.)
melodious accompaniment, tuneful variation Headword location(s)
descant (v.)
develop a theme about, comment, make remarks Headword location(s)
descant (v.)
sing along in harmony Headword location(s)
descending (n.) Old form(s): discending
descent, family, lineage Headword location(s)
descension (n.)
descent, fall from dignity, degradation see also declension (n.) Headword location(s)
descry (n.)
sighting, spotting, discovery of what is distant Headword location(s)
descry (v.) Old form(s): descryed , discribde, discried , discry
catch sight of, make out, espy, discover Headword location(s)
descry (v.)
reveal, disclose, make known Headword location(s)
descry (v.) Old form(s): discried
find out, detect, discover Headword location(s)
desert (adj.)
desolate, lonely, isolated Headword location(s)
desert, desart (n.)
desolate place, wilderness Headword location(s)
desert, desart (n.)
deserving, due recompense, right Headword location(s)
desert, desart (n.)
worthy deed, meritorious action Headword location(s)
desert, desart (n.)
cause, deserving, warrant Headword location(s)
desert, desart (n.) Old form(s): desart
worth, merit, deserving Headword location(s)
deserve (v.) Old form(s): deserue
earn, win, receive Headword location(s)
deserve (v.) Old form(s): deserue
requite, recompense, pay back Headword location(s)
deserve (v.) Old form(s): deserue
be worthy, be entitled to honour Headword location(s)
deserved (adj.) Old form(s): deseru'd, deserued
deserving, meritorious, praiseworthy Headword location(s)
deserving (adj.)
deserving of gratitude, meritorious Headword location(s)
deserving (n.) Old form(s): deseruing, deseruings
worthiness, desert, merit Headword location(s)
deserving (n.) Old form(s): deseruing, deseruings
reward, recompense, desert Headword location(s)
design (n.) Old form(s): designe, designes
undertaking, purpose, enterprise Headword location(s)
design (n.) Old form(s): designe
scheme, plan, plot Headword location(s)
design (v.) Old form(s): designe
indicate, designate, mark out Headword location(s)
designed (adj.) Old form(s): designe
prearranged, designated Headword location(s)
designment (n.) Old form(s): designement , designements
undertaking, enterprise, design Headword location(s)
desire (n.)
good wishes, regards Headword location(s)
desire (n.)
charm, desirability Headword location(s)
desire (v.) Old form(s): desir'd
request, wish, ask [for] Headword location(s)
desire (v.)
require, command Headword location(s)
desire (v.)
invite, welcome, request the presence of Headword location(s)
desired (adj.) Old form(s): desir'd
liked, admired, esteemed Headword location(s)
desolation (n.)
despondency, dejection, depression Headword location(s)
desolation (n.)
barren emptiness, dreary absence Headword location(s)
despatch (n.)
settlement of business, sorting out of affairs see also dispatch (n.) Headword location(s)
desperate (adj.)
risky, dangerous, hazardous Headword location(s)
desperate (adj.)
despairing, hopeless, without hope Headword location(s)
desperate (adj.) Old form(s): desp'rate
disregarding, careless, reckless Headword location(s)
desperate (adj.)
deadly serious, bold, steadfast Headword location(s)
desperately (adv.) Old form(s): desp'rately
recklessly, disregarding all risks Headword location(s)
desperately (adv.)
despairingly, in a state of hopelessness Headword location(s)
desperation (n.)
reckless despair, desperate thoughts [of self-destruction] Headword location(s)
despised (adj.) Old form(s): despis'd
scorned, derided, treated with contempt Headword location(s)
despite (n.) Old form(s): despight, dispight
contempt, scorn, disdain Headword location(s)
despite (n.) Old form(s): despight
malice, spite, hatred Headword location(s)
despite (n.) Old form(s): despight
outrage, shame, wrong Headword location(s)
despite (v.) Old form(s): despight
spite, anger, wreak malice on Headword location(s)
despite of (prep.) Old form(s): despight
in spite of Headword location(s)
despite of, in (prep.) Old form(s): despight
in spite of Headword location(s)
despite, in Old form(s): despight
in spite of [one], as opposed to [one] Headword location(s)
despite, in Old form(s): despight
no matter what else happens Headword location(s)
despiteful (adj.) Old form(s): Despightfull , despightful'st
cruel, spiteful, malicious Headword location(s)
despitefully (adv.) Old form(s): despitefullie
maliciously, cruelly; or: shamefully Headword location(s)
despoil (v.) Old form(s): Despoyled
deprive, strip, dispossess Headword location(s)
destiny (n.)
preordained outcome, divine foretelling Headword location(s)
destiny (n.)
divine power, fate [one of the three Fates] see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
destitute (adj.)
abandoned, deserted, forsaken Headword location(s)
destruction (n.)
death, slaughter Headword location(s)
detain (v.) Old form(s): detain'd , detaine
keep back, withhold, retain Headword location(s)
detect (v.)
expose, unmask, uncover Headword location(s)
detect (v.)
accuse, censure, condemn Headword location(s)
detect (v.)
reveal, betray, show Headword location(s)
detection (n.)
exposure, revelation, evidence of unfaithfulness Headword location(s)
detention (n.)
failure to pay, withholding payment Headword location(s)
determinate (adj.)
conclusive, definitive, decisive Headword location(s)
determinate (adj.)
determined upon, intended, proposed Headword location(s)
determinate (adj.)
determined, fixed, decided Headword location(s)
determinate (v.)
bring to an end, terminate, limit Headword location(s)
determination (n.)
mind, decision, resolution Headword location(s)
determination (n.)
ending, termination, endpoint Headword location(s)
determine (v.)
come to an end, dissolve, melt Headword location(s)
determine (v.) Old form(s): determin'd
resolve, decide, settle [on] Headword location(s)
determine (v.) Old form(s): determin'd
make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] Headword location(s)
determine (v.)
be decided, be concluded, make an end Headword location(s)
determine (v.) Old form(s): determin'd
put an end to, do away with, terminate Headword location(s)
determined (adj.) Old form(s): determin'd
appointed, given a limit Headword location(s)
determined (adj.) Old form(s): determin'd
confined, limited, restricted Headword location(s)
determined (adj.)
planned, decided upon, prepared Headword location(s)
detest (v.)
malapropism for ‘protest’ Headword location(s)
detest (v.)
renounce, repudiate; or: hate, abhor Headword location(s)
detested (adj.)
detestable, loathsome, hateful Headword location(s)
detract (v.)
take away, subtract, deduct Headword location(s)
detraction (n.)
slander, defamation, disparagement Headword location(s)
Deucalion (n.)
son of Prometheus, who survived with his wife Pyrrha in an ark when Zeus flooded the world; restored humanity by throwing stones over their shoulders, which turned into people see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
deuce-ace (n.) Old form(s): deus-ace
[gambling] two and one Headword location(s)
devest, divest (v.) Old form(s): Deuesting
undress, unclothe, disrobe Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice, Deuices , deuises
plan, scheme, intention Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuise
resourcefulness, aspiration, cast of mind Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): Deuice, deuices , deuise, deuises
plot, stratagem, trick Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice
planning, devising, invention Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice
heraldic design, emblematic figure, armorial Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice
show, performance, production Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice
design, ingenuity, work Headword location(s)
device (n.)
mechanism, contrivance, apparatus Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice, deuise
excuse, evasion, subterfuge Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuise
way of thinking, inclination, fancy Headword location(s)
device (n.) Old form(s): deuice
skilful piece of work Headword location(s)
devil (n.) Old form(s): Devill
diabolical thing, worst possible event Headword location(s)
devil wear black, let the Old form(s): Diuel weare blacke
to hell with mourning! see also black (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
devise (v.)
enlighten, explain [to], resolve [for] Headword location(s)
devise (v.) Old form(s): deuise
provide, prepare, make ready Headword location(s)
devise (v.) Old form(s): deuise
ponder, deliberate, think Headword location(s)
devise (v.)
give, assign, confer on Headword location(s)
devise (v.) Old form(s): deuis'd , deuise
invent, imagine, make up [an account] Headword location(s)
devise on (v.) Old form(s): deuise
decide on, resolve, determine Headword location(s)
devised (adj.) Old form(s): deuis'd
invented, fabricated, maliciously made-up Headword location(s)
devote (adj.) Old form(s): deuote
devoted, dedicated, addicted Headword location(s)
devoted (adj.) Old form(s): deuoted
holy, consecrated, dedicated Headword location(s)
devotement (n.) Old form(s): deuotement
worship, reverence see also denotement (n.) Headword location(s)
devotion (n.) Old form(s): deuotion
purpose, object, intent Headword location(s)
devout (adj.) Old form(s): deuout
serious, devoted, committed Headword location(s)
dew (n.) Old form(s): Dewes
dewfall, dampness, moisture Headword location(s)
dew (v.) Old form(s): dewe
bedew, moisten, water Headword location(s)
dew-bedabbled (adj.) Old form(s): deaw-bedabbled
splashed all over with dew Headword location(s)
dewberry (n.)
species of blackberry Headword location(s)
dewlap, dewlop (n.)
folds of loose skin hanging about the neck Headword location(s)
dewlapped (adj.) Old form(s): dew-lapt
with folds of loose skin around the throat Headword location(s)
dexter (adj.)
[heraldry] of the right side see also sinister (adj.) Headword location(s)
dexteriously (adv.)
with dexterity, adroitly, skilfully Headword location(s)
dexterity (n.)
agility, adroitness, facility Headword location(s)
dey-woman, day-woman (n.)
dairy-maid Headword location(s)
di...
may the gods cause your action to be that which makes you best known see also Latin Headword location(s)
diable (n.)
devil [Click on this word for a link to a translation of the French in this scene.] see also French Headword location(s)
diable... larron
devil ... thief see also French Headword location(s)
diadem (n.) Old form(s): Diademe
crown, sovereign power Headword location(s)
dial (n.) Old form(s): diall , Dialls , Dyall
watch, timepiece, pocket sundial Headword location(s)
dialect (n.)
language, manner of speaking Headword location(s)
dialogue (v.)
carry on a dialogue, hold a conversation Headword location(s)
dialogue (v.) Old form(s): dialogu'd
express as a dialogue, provide a conversation Headword location(s)
Diana, Dian (n.)
Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
Dian's bud
[unclear meaning] herb associated with chastity see also Plants Headword location(s)
diapason (n.)
harmony an octave below Headword location(s)
diaper (n.)
towel, napkin, cloth Headword location(s)
dich (v.)
[perhaps a dialectal form] do it Headword location(s)
Dick (n.)
low fellow, jack-in-office see also Hob and Dick Headword location(s)
diction (n.)
verbal description, account in words Headword location(s)
Dictynna (n.)
[pron: dik'tina] one of the titles of the Roman goddess of the Moon see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
Dido (n.)
[pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Dido (n.)
[pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre see also Aeneas (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Dido (n.)
[pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre see also Anna (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
didst (v.)
2nd person singular, past tense of 'do' see also Verb forms Headword location(s)
die (n.) Old form(s): Dye
one of a pair of dice Headword location(s)
die (v.) Old form(s): dyes
cease, expire, come to an end Headword location(s)
die (v.) Old form(s): Dy'de
suffer pain, go through agony Headword location(s)
die by oneself Old form(s): himselfe
die by one's own hand, commit suicide Headword location(s)
die on (v.)
die fighting, challenge in mortal combat Headword location(s)
diet (n.) Old form(s): dyet
food Headword location(s)
diet (n.) Old form(s): Dyet
board, daily need Headword location(s)
diet (n.)
way of living, course of life Headword location(s)
diet (n.)
therapeutic nutrition, curative regime Headword location(s)
diet (v.) Old form(s): dyeted
feed, be given food, fatten Headword location(s)
diet (v.) Old form(s): dyet
feed to a satisfactory level, condition by feeding Headword location(s)
diet (v.) Old form(s): dyet
limit, restrict, restrain Headword location(s)
dieter (n.)
dietician, nutritionist, feeder Headword location(s)
Dieu (n.)
God [Click on this word for a link to a translation of the French in this scene.] see also French Headword location(s)
differ (v.)
change character, become different Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
[heraldry] variation, distinguishing mark [on a coat-of-arms] Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
distinction, fine quality Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
quarrel, disagreement, dispute Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
change, variation, shifting Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
distinction, discrimination, contrast [between] Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
class difference, distinction of rank Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
cause of argument, nature of disagreement Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
variety, range, assortment Headword location(s)
difference (n.)
choice, alternative, option Headword location(s)
differency (n.)
difference, dissimilarity Headword location(s)
different (adj.)
various, several Headword location(s)
different (adj.)
distinct, individual, separate Headword location(s)
differing (adj.) Old form(s): diffring
different, varying, diverse Headword location(s)
diffidence (n.)
distrust, misgiving, lack of confidence Headword location(s)
diffuse (v.) Old form(s): defuse
disguise, obscure, make indistinct Headword location(s)
diffused (adj.) Old form(s): diffusd
troubled, confused, bewildered Headword location(s)
diffused (adj.) Old form(s): defus'd
disorderly, mixed-up, jumbled Headword location(s)
dig (v.)
dig down, lessen by digging, excavate Headword location(s)
dig (v.)
pronunciation of 'give' in some greetings see also Greetings Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
arrange, organize, order Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
digest, swallow Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
dissipate, disperse, get rid of Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
understand, interpret, comprehend Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
take in, incorporate, assimilate Headword location(s)
digest, disgest (v.)
endure, brook, put up with Headword location(s)
dignified (adj.)
raised in status, invested with dignity Headword location(s)
dignity (n.)
dignitary, high officer Headword location(s)
dignity (n.) Old form(s): Dignitie
official position, high office, rule Headword location(s)
dignity (n.) Old form(s): dignitie
worth, nobleness, excellence Headword location(s)
digress (v.) Old form(s): digresse
deviate, diverge, depart Headword location(s)
digressing (adj.)
transgressing, offending, wrong-doing Headword location(s)
digression (n.)
transgression, moral deviation, lapse in proper behaviour Headword location(s)
digt (v.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'digged' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
dii...
good gods see also Latin Headword location(s)
dii...
[Latin] all you gods and goddesses see also Latin Headword location(s)
dilate (v.)
relate, describe, enlarge upon Headword location(s)
dilate (v.)
relate in full, narrate at length Headword location(s)
dilated (adj.)
extended, leisurely, lengthy Headword location(s)
dilated (adj.)
ample, extensive, diffuse Headword location(s)
dilated (adj.)
reported in detail, detailed, expanded see also delated (adj.) Headword location(s)
dilation (n.)
accusation, charge, allegation see also denotement (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
dild (v.)
[form of ‘yield’] reward, repay, requite see also 'ild (v.) Headword location(s)
dildo (n.)
nonsense refrain in a ballad; also: artificial penis Headword location(s)
dilemma (n.)
choice of action, alternative position Headword location(s)
diligence (n.)
attentiveness, assiduity, careful service Headword location(s)
diligence (n.)
diligent person, attentive servant Headword location(s)
diligent (adj.)
attentive, heedful, ready to respond Headword location(s)
diligent (adj.) Old form(s): dilligent
assiduous, persistent Headword location(s)
diluculo...
to rise at dawn see also Latin Headword location(s)
dim (adj.) Old form(s): dimme
dull, pale-coloured, lacking lustre Headword location(s)
dimension (n.)
bodily form, physical frame Headword location(s)
dimension (n.) Old form(s): dementions
(plural) parts of the body, organs Headword location(s)
diminitive (adj.) Old form(s): diminitiue
diminutive Headword location(s)
diminutive (n.) Old form(s): Diminitiues, diminutiues
undersized person, very small being Headword location(s)
dine (v.)
have lunch Headword location(s)
dint (n.) Old form(s): dynt
stroke, blow, attack Headword location(s)
dint (n.)
impression, force, mark Headword location(s)
Diomed, Diomede (n.)
Greek hero in the Trojan War; lover of Cressida see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Diomed, Diomede (n.)
Greek hero in the Trojan War; lover of Cressida see also Cressid, Cressida 1 Headword location(s)
dire (adj.)
dangerous, dreadful, evil Headword location(s)
direct (adj.)
following normal legal procedure; or: immediate Headword location(s)
direct (adj.)
downright, straightforward, absolute Headword location(s)
direct (v.)
delegate, assign, hand over Headword location(s)
direction (n.)
way of proceeding, course of action Headword location(s)
direction (n.)
instruction, guidance, counsel Headword location(s)
direction (n.)
authoritative guidance, tactical knowledge, capacity for direction Headword location(s)
directitude (n.)
[humorous nonsense word; unclear meaning] discredit Headword location(s)
directive (adj.) Old form(s): Directiue
subject to direction, under the control [of] Headword location(s)
directly (adv.)
immediately, at once Headword location(s)
directly (adv.)
straightforwardly, rightly, without evasion Headword location(s)
directly (adv.)
plainly, clearly, evidently Headword location(s)
directly (adv.)
exactly, rightly, entirely Headword location(s)
direful (adj.) Old form(s): direfull
dreadful, terrible, frightful Headword location(s)
dire-lamenting (adj.)
deeply sorrowing, dreadfully lamenting Headword location(s)
direness (n.) Old form(s): Direnesse
horror, terror, dread Headword location(s)
dirge (n.) Old form(s): Dyrges
funeral song, song of mourning Headword location(s)
dirt (n.)
[contemptuous] land Headword location(s)
dirty (adj.) Old form(s): durty
repulsive, hateful, abominable Headword location(s)
Dis (n.)
Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
Dis (n.)
Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto see also Pluto (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
disable (v.)
disparage, belittle, devalue Headword location(s)
disabling (n.)
disparagement, detraction, belittling Headword location(s)
disallow of (v.)
reject, deny, refuse to admit Headword location(s)
disanimate (v.) Old form(s): dis-animates
dishearten, discourage, dispirit Headword location(s)
disannul (v.) Old form(s): disanull
annul, abolish, cancel Headword location(s)
disannul (v.) Old form(s): disanulls
make null and void, bring to nothing Headword location(s)
disappointed (adj.)
unprepared, unequipped Headword location(s)
disaster (n.)
inauspicious sight, unfavourable appearance Headword location(s)
disaster (n.)
unlucky star, unfavourable planet Headword location(s)
disaster (n.)
misfortune, instance of bad luck Headword location(s)
disaster (v.)
[astrology] ruin, strike with calamity, bring misfortune on Headword location(s)
disbench (v.) Old form(s): dis-bench'd
unseat, make rise Headword location(s)
disbranch (v.)
remove a branch, cut off, sever Headword location(s)
disburden (v.) Old form(s): disburdning
unburden, unload, reveal Headword location(s)
disburse (v.)
pay out, spend, give away Headword location(s)
discandy (v.) Old form(s): dis-Candie
dissolve, liquefy, melt away see also uncandied (adj.) Headword location(s)
discandying (n.) Old form(s): discandering
dissolving, melting, thawing Headword location(s)
discase (v.) Old form(s): dis-case
undress, disrobe, strip Headword location(s)
discase (v.)
shed a disguise, take off outer garments Headword location(s)
discern (v.)
distinguish, make a difference between Headword location(s)
discharge (n.)
dismissal, permission to leave Headword location(s)
discharge (n.)
payment, settlement, release from all liability Headword location(s)
discharge (n.)
performance, fulfilment, execution Headword location(s)
discharge (n.)
financial settlement, payment of what is owing Headword location(s)
discharge (v.)
fire off, send forth, get rid of Headword location(s)
discharge (v.) Old form(s): discharg'd
release from service, let go, dismiss Headword location(s)
discharge (v.) Old form(s): discharg'd
play, perform, execute Headword location(s)
discharge (v.) Old form(s): discharg'd
pay, reimburse, settle with Headword location(s)
discharge (v.) Old form(s): discharg'd
eradicate, remove, get rid of Headword location(s)
discharge (v.) Old form(s): discharg'd
fulfil, execute, perform Headword location(s)
discharge (v.)
respond to a toast, drink a further health Headword location(s)
discharge (v.)
fire [a gun] Headword location(s)
discharge (v.)
give vent to, emit, sound off Headword location(s)
disciple (v.)
teach, instruct, train Headword location(s)
discipline (n.)
military strategy, tactics, training in the art of war Headword location(s)
discipline (n.)
learning, schooling, course of instruction Headword location(s)
discipline (v.) Old form(s): disciplin'd
thrash, trounce, beat Headword location(s)
discipline (v.) Old form(s): disciplin'd
teach, train, instruct Headword location(s)
disclaim (v.) Old form(s): disclaim'd , disclaime , disclaimes
disown, repudiate, renounce [connection with] Headword location(s)
disclaiming (n.)
repudiation, disowning, disavowal [of] Headword location(s)
disclose (n.)
disclosure, bringing into public view Headword location(s)
disclose (v.) Old form(s): disclos'd
hatch, be born Headword location(s)
disclose (v.) Old form(s): disclos'd
open up, unfold, unclose Headword location(s)
discomfit (n.) Old form(s): discomfite
defeat, overthrow, rout Headword location(s)
discomfit (v.)
defeat, overthrow, beat Headword location(s)
discomfit (v.)
discourage, disconcert, deject Headword location(s)
discomfiture (n.)
rout, overthrow, utter defeat Headword location(s)
discomfort (n.)
sorrow, distress, grief Headword location(s)
discomfort (n.)
discouragement, loss of heart Headword location(s)
discomfort (v.)
trouble, grieve, worry Headword location(s)
discomfort (v.)
discourage, dishearten, dispirit Headword location(s)
discomfortable (adj.)
disheartening, soul-destroying, discouraging Headword location(s)
discommend (v.)
find fault with, disapprove of, criticize Headword location(s)
discontent (n.)
discontented person, malcontent, agitator Headword location(s)
discontent (n.)
discontented mind, dissatisfied soul Headword location(s)
discontent (n.)
discontented thought, feeling of dissatisfaction Headword location(s)
discontented (adj.)
full of discontent, expressing frustration Headword location(s)
discontenting (adj.)
discontented, angry, displeased Headword location(s)
discord (n.)
vendetta, disagreement, dissension Headword location(s)
discourse (n.)
rationality, faculty of understanding Headword location(s)
discourse (n.)
conversation, talk, chat Headword location(s)
discourse (n.)
course, process, manner Headword location(s)
discourse (v.)
talk, chat, converse Headword location(s)
discourse (v.)
relate, talk about, recount Headword location(s)
discourse (v.)
sound out, give forth Headword location(s)
discourser (n.)
story-teller, raconteur, narrator Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): discouer , discouerd, discouer'd, discouered, discouers , discoverd
reveal, show, make known see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): discouer
find, uncover, come upon Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): discouer
recognize, distinguish, discern Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): discouer, discouer'd
reconnoitre, scout out Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): discouer , discouered
expose, uncover, give away Headword location(s)
discover (v.) Old form(s): Discouer , discouered
spy, spot, make out Headword location(s)
discoverer (n.) Old form(s): discouerers
scout, spy, patrol Headword location(s)
discovery (n.) Old form(s): discouerie , discouery
disclosure, admission, revelation Headword location(s)
discovery (n.) Old form(s): discouerie, discouery
exploration, travel Headword location(s)
discovery (n.) Old form(s): discouerie, discouery
reconnaisance, reconnoitring, spying Headword location(s)
discovery (n.) Old form(s): Discouerie
revealing, exposure, presentation Headword location(s)
discredit (v.)
harm the reputation of, bring into discredit Headword location(s)
discreet (adj.)
discerning, judicious, prudent Headword location(s)
discretion (n.)
judgement, discernment, awareness Headword location(s)
discretion (n.)
prudence, sound judgement, good sense Headword location(s)
discuss (v.) Old form(s): discusse
disclose, make known, declare Headword location(s)
disdain (n.) Old form(s): disdaind , Disdaine
vexation, frustration, wounded feeling Headword location(s)
disdain (v.) Old form(s): disdaind , disdaine
despise, scorn, show contempt Headword location(s)
disdained (adj.) Old form(s): disdain'd
disdainful, scornful, supercilious Headword location(s)
disease (n.)
annoyance, grievance, weakness Headword location(s)
disease (n.)
lack of ease, distress, trouble Headword location(s)
disease (n.)
mental illness, disturbance of mind Headword location(s)
disease (v.)
spoil, trouble, disturb Headword location(s)
disedge (v.) Old form(s): disedg'd
take the edge off, have appetite satisfied Headword location(s)
disfigure (v.)
stand for, disguise, alter the appearance of Headword location(s)
disfurnish (v.)
deprive, strip, dispossess Headword location(s)
disgest (v.)
digest, swallow see also digest (v.) Headword location(s)
disgrace (n.)
misfortune, calamity, injury Headword location(s)
disgrace (n.)
disfigurement, marring Headword location(s)
disgrace (v.) Old form(s): disgrac'd
insult, dishonour, deny respect [to] Headword location(s)
disgrace, in
insultingly, with contempt Headword location(s)
disgraced (adj.) Old form(s): disgrac'd
humiliating, shamed, dishonoured Headword location(s)
disgraceful (adj.) Old form(s): disgracefull
lacking in grace, unbecoming, displeasing Headword location(s)
disgracious (adj.)
disliked, out of favour, displeasing Headword location(s)
disguise (n.)
deception, pretence Headword location(s)
disguise (n.)
drunkenness, state of intoxication Headword location(s)
dish (v.) Old form(s): dish'd
present on a dish, put in front of one Headword location(s)
dishabit (v.)
dislodge, remove from the foundations Headword location(s)
dishclout (n.) Old form(s): dish-clout
dishcloth, rag Headword location(s)
dishonest (adj.)
indecent, unchaste, immodest, lewd Headword location(s)
dishonest (adj.)
dishonourable, discreditable, shameful Headword location(s)
dishonest (adj.) Old form(s): dis-honest
undutiful, unreliable, irresponsible Headword location(s)
dishonestly (adv.)
treacherously Headword location(s)
dishonesty (n.) Old form(s): dishonestie
dishonour, shameful deed, disgraceful action Headword location(s)
dishonesty (n.)
unchasteness, lewdness, immorality Headword location(s)
dishonour (n.) Old form(s): Dishonor
indignity, insulting treatment Headword location(s)
dishonoured (adj.) Old form(s): dishonor'd
dishonourable, dishonouring, shameful Headword location(s)
disinsanity (n.) Old form(s): disensanity
madness, great foolishness Headword location(s)
disjoin (v.) Old form(s): disioynd, dis-ioyn'd , dis-ioyne , dis-ioynes, disioyning
disengage, separate [oneself] Headword location(s)
disjoint (adj.) Old form(s): disioynt
disjointed, out of joint, disconnected Headword location(s)
disjoint (v.) Old form(s): dis-ioynt
fall to pieces, become disjointed Headword location(s)
disjunction (n.) Old form(s): disiunction
separation, division, disunion Headword location(s)
dislike (n.)
discord, disagreement, dissension Headword location(s)
dislike (n.)
displeasure, disapproval, antipathy Headword location(s)
dislike (v.) Old form(s): dislik'st
disapprove of, take exception to Headword location(s)
dislike (v.)
upset, displease, offend Headword location(s)
disliken (v.)
disguise, make unlike, camouflage Headword location(s)
dislimn (v.) Old form(s): dislimes
obliterate, efface, blot out Headword location(s)
dislodge (v.) Old form(s): dislodg'd
withdraw, retreat, pull back Headword location(s)
disloyal (adj.) Old form(s): disloyall
unfaithful, adulterous, two-timing Headword location(s)
dismal (adj.) Old form(s): dismall
disastrous, calamitous, devastating Headword location(s)
dismal (adj.) Old form(s): dismall
sinister, ominous, malign Headword location(s)
dismantle (v.)
deprive, strip, divest Headword location(s)
dismantle (v.)
strip off, remove, take away Headword location(s)
dismantle (v.) Old form(s): Dis-mantle
remove an outer garment, take off a cloak Headword location(s)
dismasked (adj.) Old form(s): Dismaskt
unmasked, with mask removed Headword location(s)
disme (n.)
[pron: diym] tenth person killed Headword location(s)
dismember (v.) Old form(s): dismembred
blow to pieces, divide limb from limb Headword location(s)
dismissed (adj.)
rejected, discarded, spurned Headword location(s)
dismission (n.)
discharge from service, permission to leave Headword location(s)
dismission (n.)
rejection, dismissal, repudiation Headword location(s)
dismount (v.)
[fencing] draw, remove from the sheath Headword location(s)
dismount (v.)
lower, cast down Headword location(s)
disnatured (adj.) Old form(s): disnatur'd
unnatural, aberrant, outlandish Headword location(s)
disorbed (adj.) Old form(s): disorb'd
removed from its sphere, knocked out of its orbit Headword location(s)
disordered (adj.) Old form(s): disorder'd , disorder'd
disorderly, unruly, riotous Headword location(s)
disparagement (n.)
disgrace, dishonour, discredit Headword location(s)
disparity (n.)
inequality, dissimilarity, lack of quality Headword location(s)
dispark (v.) Old form(s): Dis-park'd
convert [a park] to other uses, change the nature of [a park] Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
dismissal, leave to go Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
hasty removal, speedy concealment Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
management, direction, supervision Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
sending off, going, departure Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
prompt settlement, speedy handling Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (n.)
settlement of business, sorting out of affairs Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispatcht
deprive, dispossess Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispach , dispatch'd , dispatcht
deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispatch'd, dispatcht
kill, put to death, make away with, finish off Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.)
hurry up, be quick Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispatch'd
send off, send messengers Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispatcht
dismiss, get rid of, send away Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.) Old form(s): dispatch'd
send away, send off Headword location(s)
dispatch, despatch (v.)
[Q variant] dismiss, get rid of, send away Headword location(s)
dispense with (v.) Old form(s): dispence
gain exemption from, set aside, dissolve Headword location(s)
dispense with (v.) Old form(s): dispence
disregard, pardon, put up with Headword location(s)
dispense with (v.) Old form(s): dispence
have done with, do away with, forgo Headword location(s)
dispersed (adj.) Old form(s): disperst
rent, shattered, scattered Headword location(s)
dispersedly (adv.)
from various positions, here and there Headword location(s)
dispiteous (adj.) Old form(s): dispitious
pitiless, merciless Headword location(s)
displace (v.) Old form(s): displac'd
remove from office, lose one's position Headword location(s)
displace (v.) Old form(s): displac'd
remove, banish, get rid of Headword location(s)
displant (v.)
transplant, remove, displace Headword location(s)
display (v.) Old form(s): Displaid
act, behave, carry on Headword location(s)
display (v.) Old form(s): displaie
diffuse, spread out, disperse Headword location(s)
displayed (adj.) Old form(s): display'd
extended, stretched, spread Headword location(s)
displayed (adj.) Old form(s): displaid
unfolded, opened, in full bloom Headword location(s)
displayed (adj.)
[if of the troops] deployed, drawn up; [if of the banners] arrayed, unfurled Headword location(s)
displeasure (n.)
injury, wrong, hurt Headword location(s)
displeasure (n.)
being out of favour, discredit; or: discomfort, trouble Headword location(s)
disponge, dispunge (v.)
pour out [as from a sponge], rain down, discharge Headword location(s)
disport (n.)
diversion, pastime, entertainment Headword location(s)
disport (v.)
entertain, amuse, divert Headword location(s)
dispose (n.)
disposal, control, discretion Headword location(s)
dispose (n.)
disposition, manner, bearing Headword location(s)
dispose (v.) Old form(s): dispos'd
come to terms, make a deal Headword location(s)
dispose (v.)
decide, prepare, get ready Headword location(s)
dispose (v.) Old form(s): dispos'd
place, distribute, organize Headword location(s)
dispose (v.) Old form(s): disposd, dispos'd
carry out, manage, handle Headword location(s)
dispose (v.)
control, direct, govern Headword location(s)
dispose (v.)
direct, make arrangements for Headword location(s)
dispose of (v.)
make arrangements for Headword location(s)
disposed (adj.) Old form(s): disposd, dispos'd
arranged, placed, distributed see also ill-disposed (adj.) Headword location(s)
disposed (adj.) Old form(s): dispode , disposed
of a particular disposition, with a turn of mind Headword location(s)
disposed (adj.) Old form(s): dispos'd
directed, applied, arranged Headword location(s)
disposed (adj.) Old form(s): dispos'd, disposde
inclined to be merry, feeling playful Headword location(s)
disposer (n.)
settler, handler, manager Headword location(s)
disposer (n.)
[unclear meaning] one who makes arrangements, one who can handle [a person] Headword location(s)
disposing (n.)
disposal, management, control Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
composure, state of mind, temperament Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
affectation, show of temperament Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
inclination, mood, frame of mind Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
natural temperament, normal state of mind Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
arrangement, care, management Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
control, direction, management Headword location(s)
disposition (n.)
aptitude, gift, capacity Headword location(s)
dispossess (v.) Old form(s): dispossest
cause to lose possession Headword location(s)
dispraise (n.)
disparagement, censure, reproach Headword location(s)
dispraise (v.) Old form(s): disprays'd , disprayse
disparage, belittle, denigrate Headword location(s)
dispraisingly (adv.)
disparagingly, critically, depreciatingly Headword location(s)
disprise, disprize (v.)
undervalue, disparage, hold in contempt Headword location(s)
disprized (adj.) Old form(s): dispriz'd
unvalued, held in contempt, disparaged Headword location(s)
disproperty (v.)
dispossess, deprive, strip [someone of] Headword location(s)
disproportioned (adj.)
discrepant, inconsistent, incoherent Headword location(s)
disprove (v.) Old form(s): Disproue
refute, rebut, prove wrong Headword location(s)
dispunge (v.)
pour out, rain down, discharge see also disponge (v.) Headword location(s)
dispurse (v.) Old form(s): dis-pursed
disburse, pay out, give away Headword location(s)
disputable (adj.) Old form(s): disputeable
disputatious, argumentative, ready to argue Headword location(s)
disputation (n.)
dialogue, discourse, conversation Headword location(s)
dispute (n.)
disputation, argument, debate Headword location(s)
dispute (v.)
deal with, handle, struggle against Headword location(s)
dispute (v.)
discuss, consider, deal with [a state of affairs] Headword location(s)
disquantity (v.)
lessen in quantity, reduce, cut down Headword location(s)
disquiet (adj.)
upset, disturbed, troubled Headword location(s)
disquietly (adv.)
uneasily, in a disturbing manner Headword location(s)
disrelish (v.) Old form(s): disrellish
distaste, disfavour, dislike Headword location(s)
disroot (v.) Old form(s): Dis-roote
dislodge, displace, remove Headword location(s)
disseat, dis-seat (v.) Old form(s): dis-seate
unseat, throw, remove Headword location(s)
disseat, dis-seat (v.) Old form(s): dis-eate
unseat, remove from the throne Headword location(s)
dissemble (v.) Old form(s): disseble
deceive, disguise the truth, pretend Headword location(s)
dissemble (v.)
disguise, cloak, give a deceptive appearance to Headword location(s)
dissembled (adj.)
concealed, pretended, feigned Headword location(s)
dissembler (n.)
hypocrite, deceiver, charlatan Headword location(s)
dissembling (adj.)
deceitful, hypocritical, false Headword location(s)
dissembling (n.)
pretence, deceit, dissimulation Headword location(s)
dissembly (n.)
malapropism for ‘assembly’ Headword location(s)
dissension (n.) Old form(s): dissention
dispute, squabble, quarrel [over] Headword location(s)
dissentious (adj.)
quarrelsome, argumentative, fractious Headword location(s)
dissever (v.) Old form(s): disseuer , disseuered
divide, split up, separate Headword location(s)
dissevered (adj.) Old form(s): disseuer'd, disseuered
divided, split, broken Headword location(s)
dissipation (n.)
dispersal, break-up, dissolving Headword location(s)
dissolutely (adv.)
malapropism for ‘resolutely’ Headword location(s)
dissolution (n.)
melting, liquefaction, dissolving Headword location(s)
dissolution (n.)
total destruction, disintegration Headword location(s)
dissolve (v.) Old form(s): dissolue
melt into tears, break down in grief Headword location(s)
dissolve (v.) Old form(s): dissolu'd, dissolue , dissolued
loosen, release, set free Headword location(s)
dissolve (v.) Old form(s): dissolu'd, dissolue
separate, part, break up Headword location(s)
dissolve (v.) Old form(s): dissolues
lose influence, reduce to nothing Headword location(s)
dissolve (v.) Old form(s): dissolu'd, dissolues
melt, liquefy Headword location(s)
dissolved (adj.) Old form(s): dissolude
destroyed, ruined; also: annulled Headword location(s)
dissolved (adj.) Old form(s): dissolued
malapropism for ‘resolved’ Headword location(s)
dissuade (v.) Old form(s): disswade
persuade, give advice Headword location(s)
distaff (n.) Old form(s): Distaffe, Distaffes
device for weaving, spindle Headword location(s)
distaff-woman (n.) Old form(s): Distaffe-Women
woman occupied in spinning Headword location(s)
distain (v.) Old form(s): distaine , distaines
dishonour, defile, corrupt Headword location(s)
distain (v.) Old form(s): disdaine
cast a shadow over, outshine, eclipse Headword location(s)
distance (n.)
[fencing] regulation space to be kept between contestants Headword location(s)
distance (n.)
[fencing: see sense 1] enmity, discord, dissension Headword location(s)
distaste (v.)
dislike, not relish, be averse to Headword location(s)
distaste (v.)
be distasteful, offend the taste, disgust Headword location(s)
distaste (v.)
make distasteful, destroy the relish of Headword location(s)
distasteful (adj.) Old form(s): distastefull
showing dislike, displaying aversion Headword location(s)
distemper (n.)
malady, illness, derangement Headword location(s)
distemper (n.)
intoxication, state of drunkenness Headword location(s)
distemper (n.)
bad temper, cross mood Headword location(s)
distemper (n.)
disaffection, ill humour, strange behaviour Headword location(s)
distemper (v.) Old form(s): distemperd, Distempring
disorder, derange, disturb, confuse Headword location(s)
distemperature (n.) Old form(s): distemprature
ailment, disorder, malady Headword location(s)
distemperature (n.)
disordered condition, inclement state [of weather] Headword location(s)
distempered (adj.) Old form(s): distemperd, distemper'd
vexed, troubled, ill-humoured Headword location(s)
distempered (adj.) Old form(s): distemper'd
insane, deranged, lunatic Headword location(s)
distempered (adj.) Old form(s): distemperd , distemper'd, distempered , distemp'red
disordered, disturbed, diseased Headword location(s)
distempered (adj.) Old form(s): distemper'd
troubled, disturbed, inclement Headword location(s)
distempering (adj.) Old form(s): distempring
intoxicating, disturbing, disorienting Headword location(s)
distil (v.)
melt, reduce, dissolve Headword location(s)
distil (v.) Old form(s): destil'd , distil'd , distill
trickle down, fall in tiny drops Headword location(s)
distilled (adj.)
fragrant, scented, aromatic Headword location(s)
distilling (adj.)
infusing, penetrative, permeating the body Headword location(s)
distilment (n.)
distillation, extract Headword location(s)
distinct (n.)
separate entity, differentiated thing Headword location(s)
distinction (n.)
act of distinguishing, discrimination, differentiation Headword location(s)
distinctively (adv.)
[F2 variant] distinctly see also intentively (adv.) Headword location(s)
distinctly (adv.)
clearly, without confusion Headword location(s)
distinctly (adv.)
individually, separately, personally Headword location(s)
distinguish (v.)
call, describe as, dub Headword location(s)
distinguish (v.)
discriminate, decide between Headword location(s)
distinguish (v.)
discern, make out, show distinctly Headword location(s)
distinguishment (n.)
distinguishing, distinction, differentiation Headword location(s)
distract (adj.)
deranged, mad, mentally disturbed Headword location(s)
distract (adj.)
divided, separated, scattered Headword location(s)
distract (adj.)
confused, perplexed Headword location(s)
distract (v.)
[unclear meaning] perplex, bewilder Headword location(s)
distract (v.)
divide, separate, draw apart Headword location(s)
distract (v.)
drive mad, derange, unbalance Headword location(s)
distracted (adj.)
perplexed, confused, agitated Headword location(s)
distracted (adj.)
irrational, foolish, unreasonable Headword location(s)
distracted (adj.)
divided, torn apart, rent asunder Headword location(s)
distractedly (adv.)
disjointedly, erratically, with agitation Headword location(s)
distraction (n.)
perturbation, agitation, frenzied state Headword location(s)
distraction (n.)
madness, derangement, insanity Headword location(s)
distraction (n.)
division, small detachment Headword location(s)
distrain (v.) Old form(s): distraynd, distrayn'd
seize, confiscate, commandeer Headword location(s)
distress (n.) Old form(s): Distresse
hardship, adversity, difficulty Headword location(s)
distressed (adj.) Old form(s): distrest
afflicted with hardships, troubled with difficulties Headword location(s)
distressful (adj.) Old form(s): distressefull
earned through great hardship, gained from toil Headword location(s)
distrust (n.)
fear for, be anxious about Headword location(s)
distrust (n.)
lack of confidence, doubt Headword location(s)
distrustful (adj.) Old form(s): distrustfull
hesitant, diffident, lacking confidence Headword location(s)
disturb (n.)
disturbance Headword location(s)
disvalued (adj.) Old form(s): dis-valued
discredited, disparaged, degraded Headword location(s)
disvouch (v.) Old form(s): disuouch'd
disavow, contradict, refuse to acknowledge Headword location(s)
ditch-delivered (adj.) Old form(s): Ditch-deliuer'd
born in a ditch Headword location(s)
ditch-dog (n.) Old form(s): ditch-Dogge
dead dog thrown in a ditch Headword location(s)
ditcher (n.)
ditch-maker Headword location(s)
ditty (n.) Old form(s): dittie
words, lyrics Headword location(s)
ditty (n.) Old form(s): Dittie
song Headword location(s)
diurnal (adj.) Old form(s): diurnall
daily Headword location(s)
dive-dapper (n.) Old form(s): diuedapper
diving waterfowl, dabchick Headword location(s)
divers (adj.) Old form(s): diuers
different, various, several Headword location(s)
diverted (adj.) Old form(s): diuerted
turned from its natural course, deviant Headword location(s)
Dives (n.)
[pron: 'deevez] in the Bible, a rich man who feasted while the beggar Lazarus starved at his gate see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
divest (v.)
undress, unclothe, disrobe see also devest (v.) Headword location(s)
dividable (adj.)
in a divided state, separated Headword location(s)
dividant (adj.) Old form(s): diuidant
divisible, distinguishable, separable Headword location(s)
divide (v.)
distinguish the qualities, list the attributes [of someone] Headword location(s)
divide (v.) Old form(s): Diuide
share, participate, have a portion Headword location(s)
divide (v.) Old form(s): deuide
share out, distribute, apportion Headword location(s)
divided (adj.) Old form(s): devided
broken, stifled, half-smothered Headword location(s)
divided (adj.) Old form(s): diuided
shared, with everyone partaking Headword location(s)
divided (adj.) Old form(s): diuided
incomplete, imperfect, defective Headword location(s)
dividual (adj.) Old form(s): individuall
different, separate [i.e. between man and woman] Headword location(s)
divination (n.) Old form(s): Diuination
guess, conjecture, prophecy Headword location(s)
divine (adj.) Old form(s): diuine
immortal, eternal Headword location(s)
divine (adj.) Old form(s): diuine
godlike, sacred, blessed Headword location(s)
divine (n.) Old form(s): Diuine, Diuines
clergyman, priest, parson Headword location(s)
divine (n.) Old form(s): Diuine
high-priest, holy man Headword location(s)
divine (v.) Old form(s): Diuine
predict, foretell, prophesy Headword location(s)
divine (v.) Old form(s): diuine
guess, suppose, conjecture Headword location(s)
divine (v.) Old form(s): Diuine
make guesses [about], predict the outcome Headword location(s)
divinely (adv.) Old form(s): Diuinely
piously, spiritually, in a religious manner Headword location(s)
divineness (n.) Old form(s): Diuinenesse
divinity, perfection, supreme excellence Headword location(s)
diviner (n.) Old form(s): Diuiner
witch, sorceress, magician Headword location(s)
divining (adj.) Old form(s): diuining
prophesying, foreseeing, foretelling Headword location(s)
divinity (n.) Old form(s): Diuinity
divination, divine power, supernatural presence Headword location(s)
divinity (n.) Old form(s): Diuinitie , Diuinity
theology Headword location(s)
division (n.) Old form(s): deuision, diuisions
dissension, discord, disunity Headword location(s)
division (n.) Old form(s): Diuision
[music] variation, modulation Headword location(s)
divorce (n.) Old form(s): diuorce
cause of separation, reason for estrangement Headword location(s)
divorce (n.) Old form(s): diuorce
separating force Headword location(s)
divorcement (n.) Old form(s): diuorcement
divorce, separation Headword location(s)
divulge (v.)
become public, be revealed Headword location(s)
divulge (v.) Old form(s): divulg'd
proclaim, reveal, make publicly known Headword location(s)
dizzy (v.) Old form(s): dizzie
make dizzy, confuse, bewilder Headword location(s)
dizzy-eyed (adj.) Old form(s): Dizzie-ey'd
blinding, dazzling Headword location(s)
do (v.)
describe, depict, report Headword location(s)
do (v.)
achieve, complete, fulfil Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): do's
organize, arrange, manage Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): doe , doo
perform, play one's part, act Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): doe
do harm, cause trouble Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): doe
convey, deliver, transmit Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): donne
destroy, consume, reduce to nothing Headword location(s)
do (v.) Old form(s): doe
go on, carry on Headword location(s)
do de (int.)
[repeated] sound of teeth chattering see also Sounds Headword location(s)
dock (n.)
variety of weedy herb see also Plants Headword location(s)
doctor (n.)
learned man, scholar; or: astrologer, physician Headword location(s)
doctor (n.)
scholar, model of intelligence Headword location(s)
doctrine (n.)
learning, body of knowledge, science Headword location(s)
doctrine (n.)
precept, lesson Headword location(s)
document (n.)
lesson, lecture, instruction Headword location(s)
dodge (v.)
go this way and that, haggle, drag one's feet Headword location(s)
doer (n.)
achiever, performer, hero Headword location(s)
doff (v.) Old form(s): doffe
throw off, get rid of, do away with see also daff (v.) Headword location(s)
dog (n.)
ruthless enemy, merciless beast Headword location(s)
dog (n.) Old form(s): dogge
fellow, individual Headword location(s)
dog (v.) Old form(s): dogge
follow closely, pursue like a dog Headword location(s)
dog at, be a Old form(s): dogge
be adept at, be experienced in Headword location(s)
dog-ape (n.)
[dog-faced] baboon Headword location(s)
dog-days (n.) Old form(s): Dog-dayes
hottest days of the year [associated with the astrological position of Sirius, the Dog-star] see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
dogged (adj.)
spiteful, malicious, vindictive Headword location(s)
dogged (adj.)
fierce, cruel, ferocious Headword location(s)
dog-hearted (adj.)
cruel, callous, malevolent Headword location(s)
dog-weary (adj.) Old form(s): dogge-wearie
dog-tired, exhausted Headword location(s)
doing (n.)
action, performance, activity Headword location(s)
doit (n.) Old form(s): doite, Dolts, Doyt
[small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle see also Money Headword location(s)
dole (n.)
grief, sorrow, sadness Headword location(s)
dole (n.)
share, part, portion, lot Headword location(s)
dole (n.)
delivery, distribution, dealing out Headword location(s)
dole, happy man be his
destiny, fate, lot Headword location(s)
dollar (n.)
German silver coin see also Money Headword location(s)
dolor (n.)
sorrow, grief, lamentation see also dolour (n.) Headword location(s)
dolour (n.) Old form(s): Dollours , dolor, dolors
sorrow, grief, lamentation see also dolor (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
dolphin (n.)
title of the eldest son of the King of France see also dauphin (n.) Headword location(s)
domestic (adj.) Old form(s): domesticke
internal, to do with home affairs, local Headword location(s)
domestic (adj.) Old form(s): Domesticke
appropriate in the home Headword location(s)
domestic (n.) Old form(s): Domestickes
servant, slave Headword location(s)
domination (n.)
possession, dominion, sovereign territory Headword location(s)
dominator (n.)
ruler, lord, sovereign Headword location(s)
domineer (v.) Old form(s): domineere
feast riotously, raise the roof Headword location(s)
dominical (n.) Old form(s): Dominicall
[liturgy] letter printed prominently so as to identify the Sundays in the church year Headword location(s)
dominie (n.) Old form(s): Domine
teacher, schoolmaster see also dan (n.) Headword location(s)
dominion (n.)
land, territory, province Headword location(s)
Don (n.)
master, sir see also dan (n.) Headword location(s)
donation (n.)
giving, bestowal, imparting Headword location(s)
donation (n.)
gift, present, favour Headword location(s)
done (adj.)
finished with, put off Headword location(s)
doom (n.) Old form(s): doome, Doomes
doomsday, day of judgement Headword location(s)
doom (n.) Old form(s): dombe, dome, doombe, doome, doomes
judgement, sentence, decision Headword location(s)
doom (n.) Old form(s): doome
final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction Headword location(s)
doom (v.) Old form(s): doombe , doom'd , doome
condemn, pronounce judgement against Headword location(s)
doom (v.) Old form(s): doom'd, doome
decree, decide, adjudge Headword location(s)
doom, day of Old form(s): Doome
last day of life, death-day Headword location(s)
doomsday (n.) Old form(s): Doomesday
death-day, day of judgement Headword location(s)
door (n.) Old form(s): Doore
quarter, direction Headword location(s)
door, out of (adv.) Old form(s): doore
outwardly, on the outside Headword location(s)
door, out of (adv.) Old form(s): doore
out of doors, out of the house Headword location(s)
door, within
so as not to be heard outside, not so loudly Headword location(s)
door-keeper (n.) Old form(s): doore-keeper
procurer, pander, whoremaster Headword location(s)
dormouse (adj.)
sleepy, dozing, slumbering Headword location(s)
dost (v.)
2rd person singular, present tense of 'do' see also Verb forms Headword location(s)
dotage (n.)
doting, infatuation, excessive affection Headword location(s)
dotage (n.)
feebleness of mind, senility Headword location(s)
dotant (n.)
dotard, dullard, one whose mind is impaired by age Headword location(s)
dotard (n.)
old fool, senile idiot Headword location(s)
dote (v.) Old form(s): doate
become deranged, behave foolishly Headword location(s)
dote on / upon (v.) Old form(s): doate , doate on , doates vpon
be infatuated with, idolize Headword location(s)
dote on / upon (v.)
love dearly, give tender care Headword location(s)
doth (v.)
3rd person singular, present tense of 'do' see also Verb forms Headword location(s)
doting (adj.)
foolish, stupid, weak-minded Headword location(s)
double (adj.)
[of beer] extra strong, very powerful Headword location(s)
double (adj.)
divided, twofold, dual Headword location(s)
double (adj.)
forked, divided Headword location(s)
double (adj.)
worth twice the value of the standard coin Headword location(s)
double (adj.)
equivocal, ambiguous Headword location(s)
double (adv.)
doubly, for the second time, twice over Headword location(s)
double (adv.)
deceptively, deceitfully, in a two-faced way Headword location(s)
double (n.)
sharp turn, doubling back Headword location(s)
double (v.)
repeat, reiterate Headword location(s)
double (v.)
become slurred, thicken, stutter Headword location(s)
double-charge (v.) Old form(s): double charge
load twice over Headword location(s)
doubled (adj.)
redoubled in strength, twice as strong as previously Headword location(s)
double-fatal (adj.) Old form(s): double fatall
yielding two kinds of death Headword location(s)
double-man (n.) Old form(s): double man
apparition, wraith, spectre Headword location(s)
doublet
man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt see also Clothing Headword location(s)
doubt (n.)
danger, risk, fear Headword location(s)
doubt (n.)
suspicion, apprehension Headword location(s)
doubt (n.)
question, difficulty, hesitation [over] Headword location(s)
doubt (v.)
suspect, have suspicions about, fear Headword location(s)
doubt (v.)
fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] Headword location(s)
doubt (v.)
put out, extinguish see also dout (v.) Headword location(s)
doubt, in
without clear meaning, ambiguous Headword location(s)
doubt, out of
without doubt, unquestionably, indubitably Headword location(s)
doubtful (adj.) Old form(s): doubtfull
worrisome, disquieting; or: of uncertain outcome Headword location(s)
doubtful (adj.) Old form(s): doubtfull
dreadful, awful, frightful Headword location(s)
doubtful (adj.) Old form(s): doubtfull
fearful, worried, apprehensive Headword location(s)
doubtfully (adv.)
ambiguously, hesitatingly, indistinctly Headword location(s)
doubtfully (adv.)
dreadfully, awfully, fearfully Headword location(s)
doubtless (adj.) Old form(s): doubtlesse
certain, sure, free from doubt Headword location(s)
doubtless (adj.) Old form(s): doubtlesse
without fear, free from apprehension Headword location(s)
doughty-handed (adj.) Old form(s): doughty handed
valiant in fighting, formidable in combat Headword location(s)
dout (v.) Old form(s): doubt
put out, extinguish Headword location(s)
dowdy (n.) Old form(s): dowdie
unattractive woman, shabbily dressed girl Headword location(s)
dower (n.) Old form(s): dowre, Dowres
dowry, property or wealth given with a wife Headword location(s)
dower (v.) Old form(s): Dow'rd
give a dower to, endow Headword location(s)
dowerless (adj.) Old form(s): dowerlesse , dowrelesse
lacking a dowry Headword location(s)
Dowland (n.)
John Dowland, 16th-c English composer and musician see also Contemporary figures, factual and fictitious Headword location(s)
dowlas (n.) Old form(s): Doulas
cheap coarse linen [from Doulas, Brittany] Headword location(s)
dowle, dowl (n.)
small feather, tiny part of a feather Headword location(s)
down (adv.) Old form(s): downe
in bed Headword location(s)
down (adv.) Old form(s): downe
dead on the ground Headword location(s)
down (int.)
nonsense word using in song see also Singing Headword location(s)
down (n.) Old form(s): downe
downs, undulating hills Headword location(s)
down (v.) Old form(s): downe
fall, go down, be overthrown Headword location(s)
downfall, down-fall (adj.)
downfallen Headword location(s)
downfall, down-fall (n.) Old form(s): downe-fall
later stages, declining, passing away Headword location(s)
down-gyved (adj.) Old form(s): downe giued
hanging down like fetters [gyves] Headword location(s)
down-pillow (n.) Old form(s): Downe-pillow
pillow made of soft feathers Headword location(s)
downright (adj.) Old form(s): downe-right , down-right
directed straight down, coming from above Headword location(s)
downright (adj.) Old form(s): downe-right
plain, ordinary, straightforward Headword location(s)
downright (adv.) Old form(s): downe right, downeright
outright, totally, utterly Headword location(s)
downright (adv.) Old form(s): downe right
straight away, directly Headword location(s)
down-rope (v.) Old form(s): downe roping
trickle down, seep Headword location(s)
Downs (n.)
The Downs; anchorage just off the Kent coast see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
down-sleeve (n.)
long sleeve to the wrist see also Clothing Headword location(s)
downtrod (adj.)
downtrodden, crushed, oppressed Headword location(s)
downtrodden (adj.) Old form(s): downe-troden
oppressed, crushed by tyranny Headword location(s)
downy (adj.) Old form(s): Downey , Downie
soft as down, comfort-giving Headword location(s)
downy (adj.) Old form(s): dowlney
fluffy, soft Headword location(s)
Dowsabel (n.) Old form(s): Dowsabell
sweetheart, lady-love Headword location(s)
dowset (n.)
testicles of a deer [considered a culinary delicacy] Headword location(s)
doxy (n.)
beggar's mistress, whore; sweetheart Headword location(s)
dozens, by Old form(s): dussons
in dozens of different ways Headword location(s)
drab (n.) Old form(s): drabbe
harlot, slut, whore Headword location(s)
drabbing (n.)
whoring, associating with harlots Headword location(s)
drachma (n.)
Greek silver coin of varying but significant value see also Money Headword location(s)
draff (n.) Old form(s): Draffe , draugh
pig-swill, refuse, garbage Headword location(s)
dragonish (adj.)
shaped like a dragon Headword location(s)
dragon's tail Old form(s): Dragons taile
[astrology] intersection of the orbit of the descending moon and that of the sun [associated with lechery] see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
dram (n.) Old form(s): Dramme
tiny amount, small quantity Headword location(s)
dram (n.) Old form(s): Dramme
[small dose of] poison Headword location(s)
draught (n.)
privy, cesspool, sewer Headword location(s)
draught (n.)
cup of drink Headword location(s)
drave (v.)
drove [past tense of ‘drive’] see also Past tenses Headword location(s)
drave (v.)
drove [past form of 'drive'] Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
bring together, draw in, gather Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
pull out, force out Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawe
deploy, position, dispose Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
draw up, draft, frame Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
[hunting] follow prey by the scent Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
draw liquor [from barrels] Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawes
draw a sword Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
empty, drain, exhaust Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
take up, receive, collect Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
drink deep, drain Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
carry a burden, drag a load Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
withdraw, revoke Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
demand, call forth, extract Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): Drawne
picture, represent, frame Headword location(s)
draw (v.) Old form(s): drawne
write out, draw up, present Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
[archery] draw back a bow-string Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
proceed, move, progress Headword location(s)
draw (v.)
draw out, extend, prolong Headword location(s)
draw cuts
draw straws, cast lots Headword location(s)
draw forth (v.)
bring forward, redeem, recover Headword location(s)
draw in (v.)
hold back, keep in Headword location(s)
draw on (v.)
draw in, attract [support] Headword location(s)
draw on (v.) Old form(s): Drawne
bring on, produce Headword location(s)
draw on (v.)
draw down, bring about Headword location(s)
draw out (v.)
choose, select, find Headword location(s)
draw out (v.)
extend, prolong, protract Headword location(s)
draw to head Old form(s): drawne
bring to full strength, deploy, mobilize Headword location(s)
draw toward an end
conclude business, end the conversation Headword location(s)
drawer (n.)
one who draws drink from a cask, tapster, barman Headword location(s)
drawn (adj.)
with sword drawn Headword location(s)
drawn (adj.) Old form(s): drawne
[unclear meaning] drawn from cover, hunted; disembowelled; dragged along Headword location(s)
drayman (n.) Old form(s): Dray-man
man who drives a cart without wheels [a dray] Headword location(s)
dread (adj.)
revered, deeply honoured, held in awe Headword location(s)
dread (adj.)
frightening, terrifying, fearful Headword location(s)
dread (v.)
fear, anticipate in fear, be anxious about Headword location(s)
dread-bolted (adj.)
with frightening thunderbolts Headword location(s)
dreadful (adj.) Old form(s): dreadfull
full of dread, fearful, terrified Headword location(s)
dreadful (adj.) Old form(s): dreadfull
inspiring dread, causing fear, daunting Headword location(s)
dreadfully (adv.)
with dread, in great fear Headword location(s)
dream (v.) Old form(s): dreame
concentrate, focus attention Headword location(s)
dreg (n.) Old form(s): dregges
impurity, corruption, defiling matter Headword location(s)
dreg (v.) Old form(s): dregd
[metaphor of] make cloudy [with dregs] Headword location(s)
drench (n.)
drink, draught Headword location(s)
drench (v.) Old form(s): drencht
drown, plunge, immerse Headword location(s)
drenched (adj.)
full of drink, drowned Headword location(s)
dress (v.) Old form(s): drest
[of horses] train, break in; groom Headword location(s)
dress (v.) Old form(s): dresse , drest
prepare, make ready Headword location(s)
dress (v.) Old form(s): dress'd
equip, provide, supply [with] Headword location(s)
dress (v.) Old form(s): drest
[of wounds] treat, minister to, care for Headword location(s)
dress (v.) Old form(s): dresse , drest
[of land] cultivate, tend, look after Headword location(s)
dresser (n.)
serving-table, kitchen table Headword location(s)
dressing (n.)
official robes, finery Headword location(s)
dressing (n.)
reworking, refashioning Headword location(s)
drift (adj.)
driving, strong Headword location(s)
drift (n.)
direction, progress, course Headword location(s)
drift (n.)
plan, intention, aim Headword location(s)
drift (n.)
shower, deluge, load Headword location(s)
drink (n.) Old form(s): drinke
drinking-bout, carousing Headword location(s)
drink (v.) Old form(s): drinke
inhale, take in, suck in Headword location(s)
drink (v.) Old form(s): drinke
drink down, swallow up see also Farewells Headword location(s)
drive (v.)
carry on, move along Headword location(s)
drive (v.) Old form(s): driue
hasten, fly, move off quickly Headword location(s)
drive (v.) Old form(s): driue , driues
fall, rush, dash Headword location(s)
drive, let Old form(s): driue
shoot, strike at, aim blows at Headword location(s)
driven (adj.)
[used in compounds] see also thrice-driven (adj.) Headword location(s)
driving (adj.) Old form(s): driuing
drifting, driven by the storm Headword location(s)
drollery (n.) Old form(s): Drolerie
puppet-show, comic entertainment Headword location(s)
drollery (n.)
comic picture, cartoon, caricature Headword location(s)
drooping (adj.)
failing, decaying, faltering Headword location(s)
drooping (adj.)
[of the sun] moving downward Headword location(s)
drop (v.)
drift, meander, come casually Headword location(s)
dropping (adj.)
tearful, falling in teardrops, sorrowful Headword location(s)
dropping (adj.)
dripping-wet, soaked, drenched Headword location(s)
dropsied (adj.)
puffed up, turgid, pretentious Headword location(s)
dropsy (n.) Old form(s): dropsie
type of disease in which the body retains watery fluids Headword location(s)
dross (n.) Old form(s): drosse
impure matter, tainted substance, rubbish Headword location(s)
drossy (adj.) Old form(s): drossie
worthless, frivolous, foolish Headword location(s)
drouth (n.)
dry situation, lack of moisture Headword location(s)
drouth (n.)
drought, thirst Headword location(s)
drovier (n.) Old form(s): Drouier
drover, cattle-dealer Headword location(s)
drowning-mark (n.) Old form(s): drowning marke
indication of death by drowning Headword location(s)
drowsy (adj.) Old form(s): drowsie
causing sleepiness, sleep-inducing, soporific Headword location(s)
drudge (n.) Old form(s): drudg, drugges
slave, serf, lackey Headword location(s)
drug (n.)
poisonous plant Headword location(s)
drug-damned (adj.) Old form(s): Drug-damn'd
damnable for its use of poisons, potion-cursed Headword location(s)
drum (n.) Old form(s): drumme , Drummes
drummer see also Stage directions Headword location(s)
drumble (v.)
dawdle, loiter, move sluggishly Headword location(s)
drunk asleep Old form(s): drunke asleepe
in a drunken stupour, dead drunk Headword location(s)
dry (adj.) Old form(s): drie
severe, hard, harsh Headword location(s)
dry (adj.) Old form(s): drie
thirsty, parched, longing Headword location(s)
dry (adj.) Old form(s): drie
barren, arid, yielding no result Headword location(s)
dry (adj.) Old form(s): drie
dried, withered, shrivelled Headword location(s)
dry nurse (n.) Old form(s): dry-Nurse
housekeeper Headword location(s)
dry-beat (v.) Old form(s): drie-beate , dry beate
cudgel, thrash, beat soundly Headword location(s)
dry-beaten (adj.) Old form(s): drie beaten
bruised, soundly beaten Headword location(s)
dryfoot, dry-foot (adv.) Old form(s): drifoot
[hunting] by following the scent of the feet Headword location(s)
dub (v.) Old form(s): dub'd
invest with the status of, style Headword location(s)
ducat (n.)
gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries see also Money Headword location(s)
ducdame
[unclear meaning] probably a nonsense word, explained later by Jaques to mean a ‘Greek invocation, to call fools into a circle’ Headword location(s)
duck (v.) Old form(s): Ducke , Duckes
make a brief bow, act in a cringing way Headword location(s)
dudgeon (n.)
[of a dagger] handle, hilt, haft see also Weapons Headword location(s)
due (adj.)
appropriate, proper, fitting Headword location(s)
due (adv.) Old form(s): duer
duly, dutifully, fully Headword location(s)
due (n.)
appropriate ritual, propriety Headword location(s)
due (n.) Old form(s): dew
justice, rightfulness, validity Headword location(s)
due (n.)
debt, liability, amount owing Headword location(s)
due (v.) Old form(s): dew
endue, grace, endow Headword location(s)
duello (n.)
established duelling code Headword location(s)
dug (n.) Old form(s): dugge , dugges
nipple, teat, breast Headword location(s)
duke it (v.)
act the duke, play the part of a duke Headword location(s)
dulcet (adj.)
sweet, mild, pleasant, agreeable Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
obtuse, stupid Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
gloomy, melancholic, sullen Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
insensitive, incapable of sensation Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
[unclear meaning] sleep-inducing, soothing, producing drowsiness Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
bored, uninterested, inattentive Headword location(s)
dull (adj.)
dim, not sharp, lacking keenness Headword location(s)
dull (adv.)
heavily, deeply Headword location(s)
dull (v.)
make undiscerning, make insensitive Headword location(s)
dull (v.) Old form(s): duls
blunt, reduce the activity of Headword location(s)
dull (v.) Old form(s): dull'd
stupefy, satisfy to the point of slothfulness Headword location(s)
dull (v.)
bore, make weary, be tedious to Headword location(s)
dull (v.)
make dreary, take the edge off Headword location(s)
dullard (n.)
dimwit, dunce, ignoramus Headword location(s)
dull-eyed Old form(s): dull ey'd
lacking insight, easily deceived Headword location(s)
dullness, dulness (n.) Old form(s): dulnesse
sleepiness, drowsiness, tiredness Headword location(s)
dullness, dulness (n.) Old form(s): dulnesse
lethargy, sluggishness, inactivity Headword location(s)
dumb (adj.) Old form(s): dumbe
wordless, silent, mute Headword location(s)
dumb (v.) Old form(s): dumbe
make inaudible, reduce to silence Headword location(s)
dumb-discoursive (adj.) Old form(s): dumb-discoursiue
silently persuasive, with compelling silent arguments Headword location(s)
dump (n.) Old form(s): dumpe, dups
plaintive melody, mournful song Headword location(s)
dump (n.)
(plural) low spirits, feeling of melancholy Headword location(s)
dump (n.)
tune, melody Headword location(s)
dun (adj.)
dark, murky, gloomy Headword location(s)
dun (adj.)
grey-brown Headword location(s)
Dun (n.)
horse's name [involving the lifting of a log ‘horse’ in a Christmas game called ‘drawing dun out of the mire’] Headword location(s)
dung (n.)
earth, soil, clay Headword location(s)
dungy (adj.) Old form(s): dungie
dung-like; or: vile, filthy, loathsome Headword location(s)
dun's the mouse
[proverbial] keep quiet, be still see also Dun (n.) Headword location(s)
Dunsinane (n.)
Dunsinnan, W of Dundee, E Scotland see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
dup (v.) Old form(s): dupt
[contraction of ‘do up’] open Headword location(s)
durance (n.)
durability, lasting nature, with a strong implication of imprisonment (see the related sense); also: type of strong durable cloth Headword location(s)
durance (n.)
confinement, imprisonment, incarceration Headword location(s)
dure (v.)
endure, bear, withstand Headword location(s)
durst, that thou
you wouldn't dare!, if you dare! see also Past tenses Headword location(s)
durst, that thou
you wouldn't dare!, if you dare! see also dare (v.) Headword location(s)
dusky (adj.) Old form(s): duskie
extinguished, lacking in light Headword location(s)
dusky (adj.) Old form(s): duskie
dark, shadowy Headword location(s)
dust (n.)
speck of dust, particle, iota Headword location(s)
Dutchman (n.)
German Headword location(s)
duteous (adj.) Old form(s): dutious
dutiful, obedient, of allegiance Headword location(s)
duty (n.) Old form(s): duetie
debt, obligation, dues Headword location(s)
duty (n.) Old form(s): dutie
act of loyalty, expression of homage Headword location(s)
duty (n.)
fitting praise, due respect, proper regard Headword location(s)
duty (n.) Old form(s): dutie
reverence, due respect, proper attitude Headword location(s)
duty (n.) Old form(s): dutie
due, desert, deserving Headword location(s)
duty, at
at one's service, to command Headword location(s)
dwell (v.)
exist, continue, persist Headword location(s)
dwell on / upon Old form(s): dwel vpon
wait for, await Headword location(s)
dwell on / upon
preserve, maintain, pay attention to Headword location(s)
dying (adj.)
fading, dying away Headword location(s)
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